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P. Kellach Waddle, director

Thomas B. Dawkins, chief artistic consultant

About PKWproductions
PKWproductions continues to forge itself into a major presence in the crowded Austin classical music scene. With an emphasis on collaboration between art forms and breaking the "fourth wall" of dogma that intimidates many possible listeners of this genre of music, PKWproductions continues to draw both established and new audiences through innovative programming. Collaborations have included lectures on art given by Mr. Waddle before premieres of new musical works about the art, discussions on literary works previewing original concerts inspired by the books in a series now held at Book People, and a series of often sold-out "Music and a Movie" concerts in conjunction with Alamo Drafthouse. Also under the PKWproductions umbrella is another series entitled "The (instrument(s)) according to PKW" – a set of chamber concerts that feature Waddle's works for a particular instrument or set of instruments. Along with unusual programming such as music by warhorse composers in new instrumentations (music by Mozart for four double basses, music by Tchaikovsky for four trumpets, etc.) and one or more world premieres written by both PKW and a host of other prominent local composers at every concert, PKWproductions continues to carve a unique niche in the Austin musical landscape for both performers and audiences alike.

PKWproductions has now during the 2010-11 season established their first series outside of Austin. When Texas Meets Manhattan initiated with a concert of world premieres by both Texas and NYC composers in April of 2011. This first concert in NYC (which played to a sold-out house at Megremis Studios Otello Room located at 72nd and Broadway) launched PKWproductions fourth regular series – a set of concerts which will regularly feature multiple world premieres from both Texas and NYC composers as well as musicians from both areas of the country.

P. Kellach Waddle, director, composer, and bass

P. Kellach Waddle enjoys a widely lauded career as a solo bassist, composer, chamber musician, orchestra musician, conductor and concert director. He has been cited as “... an Austin classical music legend…” by award-winning Viola By Choice Director Aurélien Pétillot; he has been called “…an amazing, incredible virtuoso...” by famed Austin radio personality John Aieili; and after his ovation-garnering solo concert at the 2009 International Society of Bassists Symposium (where he was one of only five dozen bassists from all over the world invited to perform a solo recital) convention officials declared “…(Waddle) is now obviously one of the great solo bassists of the world.”

Waddle’s music has been performed over 700 times in nearly 40 states and in 10 foreign countries. With over 20 premieres scheduled for the calendar year 2011 alone and nearly over 370 works composed as of winter 2011, Waddle continues to maintain his position as one of the most prolific and performed composers of his generation.

Waddle has been a member of numerous professional and festival orchestras including his current position with The Austin Symphony, which he has held since 1992. He has been nominated three times as a possible finalist for The Pulitzer Prize in Music and twice nominated for State of Texas Musician of the Year. He also serves as the “part-time Bach” in his position as Composer/Artist in Residence at Ascension Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas.

Waddle also is the director of PKWproductions – a company presenting sets of concert series comprising new works presented on literature, music presented with movies at the legendary Austin Alamo Drafthouse Theaters, and music of Waddle’s all devoted to a single instrument or medium – all of the series under the PKWproductions umbrella continue to be some of the most lauded, inventive and unique classical music presentations in the nation.

Mr. Waddle’s music is published exclusively by tFv Inc. of Concord, Massachusetts and Wyatt Brand of Austin Texas manages his publicity. For more detailed information as well as links to recordings of Mr. Waddle’s music please go to http://www.classicalmatters.com/pkwaddle.htm.

Recent PKWproductions Events:

• PKWproductions Alamo Drafthouse Music and a Movie Series -- productions of Amadeus in January 2011 and Immortal Beloved in December 2010 played to sold-out houses at the Lake Creek Alamo Drafthouse. Notable performances on these two events included: the first ever premiere by P. Kellach Waddle on an Amadeus performance (Aria-variation on a Theme from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Piano Concerto # 21: 2nd Movement [Elvira Madigan] for solo bass); Austin Symphony Principal Harpist Elaine Barber joined by Pianist Nikki Birdsong and Flutist Lauryn Gould performed the 2nd movement of Mozart's Concerto for Flute and Harp plus Emily Breedlove's hair-raising performance of Beethoven's concert aria Ah! Perfido accompanied by Nikki Birdsong, piano.

• PKWproductions Synthesis of Music and Literature Series -- September 2010 was the second year an event of multiple premieres was held at Book People to commemorate Banned Books Week. This performance featured premieres of works for solo bass inspired by The Catcher In The Rye, for bass and violin inspired by Frankenstein, and String Quintet No. 6: Of Banning and The Bible inspired by the Gnostic Gospels. Featured performers included Jamie Desautels and Matthew Petrone, violins; Leah Nelson, viola; Hector Moreno, cello; & PKWproductions director P. Kellach Waddle, bass.

• PKWproductions first event in a new series When Texas Meets Manhattan was held in the Otello Studio of Yeyoria Megremis in April of 2011 in New York City. The concert consisted of 7 world premieres by Texas composers Anthony Paro, P. Kellach Waddle, Peter Stopchinski, and Graham Reynolds and New York composers Nate Burke, Doug Balliett and Brad Balliett. Performing in their own premieres were Brad Balliett, (voice and bassoon), Doug Balliett (bass), Anthony Paro (oboe) , Nate Burke (viola) and PKWproductions director P. Kellach Waddle (conductor).

• PKWproductions series The instrument(s) according to PKW featured the following recent events:

  • The Flute according to PKW, February 2011, featuring Flutist Lauryn Gould

  • The Sound of the Bass and Harp according to PKW, November 2010, featuring harpist Elaine Barber and the composer

UPCOMING PKWproductions Events by Series:

(Exact Dates TBD and Subject to Change)

• Alamo Drafthouse Music and a Movie: Return engagements of Amadeus and Immortal Beloved, Winter 2011-12.

• Synthesis of Music and Literature: Music inspired by works of Hemingway and Faulkner, late Fall 2011/Spring 2012.

• When Texas Meets Manhattan: Premieres of works for contrabassoon/bass/piano and bassoon/bass/piano by P. K. Waddle performed by Doug Balliett, bass, Brad Balliett, bassoon and contrabassoon, and pianist TBD -- Date TBD during 2011-12 season (New York City).

• The instrument(s) according to PKW:

  • The Piano according to PKW: Volume 1, Pianists Derek Delgado and Nikki Birdsong, Date TBD during 2011-12 season.

  • The Sound of the Cello and Bass according to PKW: Cellists TBD and The Composer, Winter 2011-12.

For More information on any PKWproductions events or to be added to the mailing list, please email PKWproductions director P. Kellach Waddle at gusmahler2@aol.com